What is an on-boarding gift?
Li Mei didn't understand this new word, and Cuicui had never heard of it either, but she guessed that the literal meaning was Yu Changle's gift to her because she came to work in the store?
How can this be done!
Cuicui waved her hands in fear: "Sister Changle, I don't know how to thank you for being able to work in your store. Where else can I ask for your things!"
Li Mei also didn't expect that Yu Changle would send Cuicui a gift, so she was moved and stopped her repeatedly:
"Oh, you've already given her such a good job, what else do you want to give to her? She doesn't need anything. It doesn't look cheap. Put it away quickly and listen to my sister-in-law!"
Yu Changle pursed his lips and smiled: "It was only after I saw Cuicui that I felt that this thing is particularly suitable for her. Let's open it and take a look. What if you like it?"
She couldn't help but opened the packaging box. Before the aunt and nephew could stop it, a beautifully crafted silk scarf floated in front of them.
The pure white silk scarf is printed with a kapok tree that stands proudly and upright, stretching out under the sky in a standing posture. The flaming red flowers are gorgeous and elegant, like the heroic spirit.
Cuicui was stunned. She didn't expect that Yu Changle would give her a silk scarf, and she didn't expect that the silk scarf would be printed with a kapok tree that she had always dreamed of becoming.
There are no kapok trees in Jinbo, Yu Changle explained kindly:
"Kapok is the city flower of Yangcheng, also known as the flower of heroes. When the flowers bloom, the tree is bright red, as if it has been soaked in the blood of heroes. When the flowers fall, the trees are colorful, and the flowers do not fade or wilt, like A heroic farewell."
"In my mind, you are very brave, just like a little heroic flower. I also hope that you can live a vibrant and free life like this heroic kapok."
Yes, everyone thinks that Cuicui chose to commit suicide because of cowardice when faced with Chen Feng's persecution. Only Yu Changle knew that Cuicui did this to protect her and to prevent herself from being forced into the hands of bad people. A bargaining chip for submission.
Sister-in-law Chen Feng also thought that Cuicui was cowardly, so she dared to insult her indiscriminately, but Cuicui knew that she had to choose to endure it in order to protect her mother.
Finally, someone said that he thought she was very brave. Cuicui's tears kept rolling in her eyes. After holding it for a long time, she still couldn't hold it back. The hot tears could not stop flowing down like broken beads.
Yu Changle smiled and wiped the tears from her face, and asked her opinion softly:
"Can I take off your scarf and put this scarf on for you?"
Cuicui looked at Yu Changle blankly, and then she understood why Yu Changle gave her this silk scarf.
The wound on her neck is a medal of courage for her courage in the face of evil. It should not be covered up like a fig leaf by an inappropriately thick scarf. It should be decorated with a delicate and soft silk scarf, showing it to the world without fear. The presence.
After understanding, Cuicui's chest stirred. She bit her lower lip and nodded solemnly, then took the initiative to take off the scarf around her neck.
The hideous wound was like a terrifying centipede, crawling between the green and tender neck with its teeth and claws. Yu Changle did not show any fear at all, but calmly tied a silk scarf for her, and then deftly tied a flower on it. .
A magical scene appeared. The "centipede" that was shocking just now naturally integrated with the flowers on the scarf, becoming less abrupt and scary.
With a little pride, Cuicui turned around to show Li Mei the gift she had received. Li Mei smiled and nodded, smiling so much that tears kept falling from the corners of her eyes.
Those wounds that you are ashamed to show in front of others will one day become your unique medal as you become stronger.
...
Li Mei got off the bus and instead of going home directly as usual, she walked towards Courtyard No. 1.
She must make it clear to Qi Dongyu about Qi Rou today. If the current situation of arriving late and leaving early is not changed, even if the friendship between the two of them for many years is ruined, Qi Rou will definitely not be allowed to continue working in the Changle store.
She felt a little heavy. Some words would affect her feelings, but she had to say them.
"Boom, boom, boom."
"coming."
The person who opened the door was Qi Dongyu's husband Liu Changshan. He was originally the political department officer of the army and had been promoted to the chief of the cadre department some time ago.
When Li Mei saw him, she smiled and said hello:
"Chief Liu, is Dongyu at home?"
Liu Changshan was surprised: "She came to your house to look for you, didn't you see her?"
This didn't surprise Li Mei. Although she didn't know what Qi Dongyu wanted to do with her, since Liu Changshan said it, Qi Dongyu must have gone.
"I guess I missed her on the way, so I'll go back and find her quickly. See you later!"
Monk Liu Changshan was confused. What happened to these two good sisters today? Why do they look more worried than the other?
The same goes for his wife. After finishing her meal, she put the bowls and chopsticks on the table and stood up to go out as if she had made a strong determination.
If he hadn't asked too much where she was going, he would have thought she was going to find someone to cause trouble, but she ended up going to Courtyard No. 3 to find Wang Jianguo's wife as usual.
What's even more strange is that Wang Jianguo's wife came to see her right after, with her eyebrows and nose wrinkled.
He was really puzzled. He should go to the army to ask Lao Wang tomorrow to find out what was going on.
Li Mei hurried home, and Qi Dongyu was sitting in the living room chatting with her old man Wang.
As soon as he saw Li Mei returning home, Wang Jianguo stood up with relief and hurriedly greeted:
"Why did you come back so late today? Changshan's wife has been waiting for you for a long time!"
It's an exaggeration to say that it took a long time, but for Wang Jianguo, chatting with his wife's good sisters was almost as difficult as asking him to write materials. His brain was paralyzed and he couldn't find a few topics to talk about.
He can still show off his writing materials, but how can he show off when Qi Dongyu, a living person, comes to his house as a guest?
Finally, Li Mei was back, which made him so excited that he immediately stood up and gave up his seat.
Li Mei glanced at him and saw how hopeless he looked. Even with a thousand soldiers, he didn't feel so embarrassed. Just go aside and wait!
Li Mei sat down and poured herself a glass of water, drank it in one gulp, and then said:
"I just went to your house to look for you, and then I realized that you came to my house. Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Although Qi Dongyu was also curious about why Li Mei came to her house to find her, at the moment she was thinking about more important things and wanted to confirm with Li Mei.
"You know, I always speak out. Isn't it too late to close your clothing store? I won't talk about the long working hours. The key is that it gets dark early now, and a little girl goes home so late every day. , this is too unsafe!”
